Dear Everyone,
I wanted to thank you for your continued support. I am finishing the new book I’m working on and hoping to share it with you later this year.
Lent begins early this year, on February 14th. I am organizing a Lenten Readalong of “The Way of a Pilgrim.” This book is one of my favourites and it’s mentioned in “Gabriel’s Redemption.” “The Way of a Pilgrim” is a nineteenth century work of Russian Orthodox spirituality, in which a pilgrim learns how to pray. This is a gentle story, as we accompany the unnamed pilgrim through Russia, but it is profoundly inspirational. There is more than one edition of it, but I’m using this one, which is translated by RM French, and has a foreword by Huston Smith. I have the paperback, but you can easily use the Kindle edition.
I am proposing that we read the first chapter during the first week of Lent. I’ll be posting weekly reflections here and inviting you to read along with me and share your comments.
Peace be with all of you and thank you for reading,
SR.
I am honoured to have had all three of my novels appear on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists. I was a Semifinalist for Best Author in the 2011 and 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards. {
Terrific!
You can’t imagine how many times I’ve decided to read this book. So I am so glad you chose this one. Of course I’ll join you. I can’t wait to start!… And I’m so looking forward to your new book too! Thank you so much for writing! Have a beautiful and blessed weekend, dear SR. Peace be with you and your loved ones. ❤
My copy of The Way of a Pilgrim arrived today. – looking forward to the event, and reading this book.
Thanks very much, Raine.
I’m glad you can join me for the read along,
SR
I truly appreciate these read alongs, SR. Your selections are always top notch! And, I am so looking to your new book. An extremely busy schedule pulled me away from reading for a time, but the Gabriel series (and then the Florentine series and TMITBS) pulled me back in. Thank you for that!
Thank you, Alayna.
I’m very grateful for your support.
All the best and Happy New Year, SR
Good Morning SR
Thank you for the update. I would love to read this book and will definitely try to join in on the read along. 🙏🏻
Looking forwards to the new book 😉
Have a Peaceful and Relaxing weekend.
Keep warm
Love, Franca ❤️🇬🇧
Good morning SR, Thank you for the update I will try to join the read along, Have a wonderful weekend❤️
I look forward to joining in on the read-along. This book has been on my TBR for years, so I’m excited to finally dive into it and am thankful I already have a copy waiting for me on my bookshelf.
Awesome! Can’t wait to read the new work! Take care!
Congratulations SR on completing your new book. I hope to join the Lenten read along, will see taking everyday one step at a time.
Looking forward to reading the new book, I will try to join along with the Lenten Readalong as well, it may help me with my recently acquired new job as Parish secretary,
My spiritual journey is not an easy one SR.
However, I’ll be joining your read along.
Thanks very much, Chris.
I’m glad you’re joining me,
SR
As I reflect on my personal solitude, I realize the need for it has had highs and lows. When I was young and raising a family there was little opportunity for it. When I became a minister, it was an essential! You can’t write a good sermon without solitude. As I grew older and became a widow, some days I have more solitude than I want. There is however the blessing of long conversations with the Lord without interruptions. It’s best to end my prayer by saying “Lord, what do you want to say to me?”
Thanks very much, Pastor Ginny.
I really appreciate your sharing this reflection.
Long conversations with God without interruptions are truly a blessing.
All the best, SR
Hola Sylvain. Adoro tus libros. Espero que pronto nos deleites con algún extracto extra del “hombre del traje negro”. Soy muy fan de ese libro. Me encantaría que tuviera una continuación. Muchas Gracias. Saludos desde argentina.
Hola Agustina,
Muchas, muchas gracias por leer.
Saludos desde Canada,
SR